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Defrost Timer R0168027

Official part for Amana, Caloric, KitchenAid, Whirlpool

Easy 

1- 2 hours 

2168038-1-M-Whirlpool-R0168027-Defrost Timer
Part Location Diagram of R0168027 Whirlpool Defrost Timer
See part 19 in the diagram
2168038-1-S-Whirlpool-R0168027-Defrost Timer 360 view
( Grid squares measure 1x1 inch )
2168038-1-S-Whirlpool-R0168027-Defrost Timer 2168038-2-S-Whirlpool-R0168027-Defrost Timer 2168038-3-S-Whirlpool-R0168027-Defrost Timer 2168038-1-S-Whirlpool-R0168027-Defrost Timer 360 view
Part Location Diagram of R0168027 Whirlpool Defrost Timer
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About This Part

What it does. Why it matters. Everything you need to know for an easy fix.

Defrost Timer Specifications

This refrigerator defrost timer will cycle for twenty-seven minutes after every ten hours of run time. It comes with 2 screws and 2 nuts.
Part #R0168027
Manufactured by Whirlpool for Amana, Caloric, KitchenAid, Whirlpool

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About this fix

Common problems and models this part fixes.

Easy 

1- 2 hours 

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What this part fixes:
  • Fridge too warm
  • Will Not Start
Works with the following products:
  • Refrigerator
Part# R0168027 replaces these:
AP4247646, 2256, 10129303, 10428601, 10530701, 4344424, 8170649, D7004119, D7790402, D7790404, R0130328, R0168027

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Todays appliances are junk. Read the feedback from owners. Decided to buy and refurb an older unit.
24 of 42 people found this instruction helpful.
  • James from Anchorage, AK
  • A Bit Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Replaced these items to upgrade refrigerator. Also replaced ice maker, water valve and condensor fan motor and blade. Replaced worn or broken shelving parts. Total cost was worth the effort for the quality of finished product as compared to what is on the market today!
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Freezer on side by side fridge would freeze up and stop refrigerator from working
30 of 43 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from Navarre, FL
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
The defrost timer was mounted in refridgerator by the temp. control. Just two mounting screws to remove. Tested this part as discribed in trouble shooting section. It needed to be replaced. Also found the defrost elements behind the rear wall of freezer, they were the glass tube type one was clearly blown. The freezer coils were a solid block of ice. No way the air could flow into refridgerator part. used a hair dryer to defrost also used a thicker wire ot unclog the drian that leads to pan under fridge. this one had two glass tube heaters that wear held in with two screws each. just unplug wires. I also replaced the thermostat since it was right there and it was the only other part listed that could cause the freeze up. bottom line its like i have a brand new side by side fridge. These kind are like $1500 to replace. So for $99 in parts and and hour or work I got my fridge back. Thanks for your help and getting the right parts here in just a couple of days.
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Part #R0168027
Brand
Model Number
Description
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1ET25DKXGW00
Refrigerator - Top freezer
Whirlpool
1VET27DKGW1
Refrigerator - Top freezer, Top-mount
Whirlpool
1VET27DKXGW0
Refrigerator - Top freezer
Amana
20804A
Refrigerator - AMANA REFRIGERATOR
Kenmore
59669892001
Refrigerator
Kenmore
59669894001
Refrigerator
Kenmore
59669899001
Refrigerator
Amana
85151
Refrigerator
Amana
85151-P1117109W
Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Amana
85151W-P1117109WW
Refrigerator - TOP MOUNT FREE-O-FROST REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
Amana
85158
Refrigerator
Amana
85158-P1117110W
Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Amana
85158L-P1117110WL
Refrigerator - TOP MOUNT FREE-O-FROST REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
Amana
85161
Refrigerator
Amana
85161-P1117111W
Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Amana
85161W-P1117111WW
Refrigerator - TOP MOUNT FREE-O-FROST REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
Amana
85165
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Amana
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Amana
85168
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Amana
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Amana
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85171
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Amana
85171-P1117101W
Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Amana
85171-P1117102W
Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Amana
85171W
Refrigerator
Amana
85171W-P1117101WW
Refrigerator - TOP MOUNT FREE-O-FROST REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
Amana
85171W-P1117102WW
Refrigerator - TOP MOUNT FREE-O-FROST REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
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Defrost Timer
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